The Accidental Realtor

Accidental Realtor

Join us as we explore real estate from every angle — whether you’re a first-time homeowner, a seasoned realtor, or an industry insider. We bring you real stories, expert advice, and fresh perspectives to help you make sense of the ever-changing housing market.

  1. APR 17

    Ep 13: The 2026 Playbook with Ben Barber: Navigate the New Real Estate Landscape

    The real estate industry is in upheaval, and "Clear Cooperation" has been turned upside down. We’re talking pocket listings, institutional investor crackdowns, and why your brand on YouTube is your most important asset in 2026. Check out the full episode of The Accidental Realtor with Chuck Gallup, Steve Smith, and special guest Ben Barber.

    42 min

  2. MAR 13

    Ep 12 - Holly Mabery: From radio morning-show DJ to Chief Brokerage Officer of eXp.

    We made it sound simple, but it's not: Holly is another accidental realtor, but she has shown integrity every stop of the way. Holly was an early voice of reason in adapting to the new environment. Hear her take on the NAR Settlement, and her brokerage's response.

    44 min

  3. FEB 20

    Episode 11: The Honorable Jimmy Francis

    Mayor of South St Paul, MN. Blue-suit wearing, chaos-causing hometown hero Jimmy joins us to talk about his humble, service-oriented roots, on our latest episode of the Accidental Realtor.

    42 min

  4. JAN 30

    Ep 10: NOw that's funny: From Comedian to Realtor, it's Mark Kalogeropoulos

    Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone his real name isn't Mark Poolos. Mark embodies everything being an "accidental realtor" is about. Mark started 'dabbling' in real estate. And that's all he wanted to do; until he saw the possibilities, and what a team like River Road could do for him. Hear Mark's story on an all-new Accidental Realtor.

    33 min

  5. JAN 9

    It's the End of the Year As We Know It (And We Feel Fine)

    Your favorite accidental realtors reflect on the year behind, and year ahead. Fresh off a slew of goal-setting meetings, Chuck and Steve discuss what is in store for the market, and for themselves, personally.

    24 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    Ep 8: Edwin Adams - Student and Instructor of Leadership

    Edwin Adams is a true change agent in the leadership sphere. Hear him talk about his thoughts about making a difference in the world. There was even room for Steve to learn some tips!

    41 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Ep 7: Struan Robertson-Niche Expert of a General Nature

    Struan is NOT a realtor. But he understands some of this better than anyone. Which is why Chuck and Steve don’t want him to be a realtor: He’d be stiff competition. Struan has worked across a number of industries, including a stint working with gigs that got him on a little network called the “BBC”.

    39 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    Tristan Ahumada- Secret Scientist Behind LabCoat Agent

    Tristan is the co-creator of LabCoat Agents, the biggest online collaborative platform for realtors, with over 150,000 subscribers. If you can get 150,000 realtors together in a virtual room, you have a talent. Tristan has an honest take on the industry you won’t hear just anywhere.

    52 min
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Join us as we explore real estate from every angle — whether you’re a first-time homeowner, a seasoned realtor, or an industry insider. We bring you real stories, expert advice, and fresh perspectives to help you make sense of the ever-changing housing market.

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  • Creator
    Accidental Realtor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Accidental Realtor
  • Show Website
    The Accidental Realtor